REMOTE - Senior Project Manager (Food Service Programs)

UFP Industries

Oklahoma

Remote

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee d

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate large, complex customer programs for Food Service clients. The role requires high autonomy, strong customer engagement, and collaboration across divisions, with travel to customer sites and manufacturing locations.

The position focuses on managing all aspects of programs, achieving operational excellence and financial targets, and developing long-term client relationships. Remote work is allowed with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

10+ years of project management experience, preferably in consumer environments and Food Service programs.
Proven experience managing large, complex, multi-divisional programs.
Experience with wood, metal, and acrylic manufacturing environments preferred.
Knowledge of architectural, interior design, and fixture development.
Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Project.
Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct margin and financial analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication; bilingual proficiency required.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all phases of large-scale customer programs, including RFPs, order confirmations, sales orders, detailing, purchasing, production, delivery, and installation.
Lead large divisional programs as well as multi-divisional initiatives, navigating complex organizational structures internally and externally.
Operate at a senior executive level with customers and internal leadership to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
Develop, manage, and maintain critical project timelines, obtaining customer approval and monitoring progress through completion while proactively adjusting as needed.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring transparency when scope, timing, or priorities change.
Cultivate opportunities for business development within existing accounts by understanding customer needs and company capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Food Service Programs

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate large, complex customer programs for our Food Service clients. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of customer programs while achieving operational excellence and financial targets. The position requires a high level of autonomy, customer engagement, and the ability to collaborate across multiple divisions.

Senior Project Manager – Food Service Programs

About The Role

Travel: up to 25% (this is a remote position with required travel to customer sites and manufacturing locations).

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

Manage and coordinate all phases of large‑scale customer programs, including RFPs, order confirmations, sales orders, detailing, purchasing, production, delivery, and installation.
Lead large divisional programs as well as multi‑divisional initiatives, navigating complex organizational structures internally and externally.
Operate at a senior executive level with customers and internal leadership to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful outcomes.
Develop, manage, and maintain critical project timelines, obtaining customer approval and monitoring progress through completion while proactively adjusting as needed.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong, long‑term relationships.
Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring transparency when scope, timing, or priorities change.
Cultivate opportunities for business development within existing accounts by understanding customer needs and company capabilities.

Financial & Operational Management

Understand and manage the financial performance of accounts, including budgets, P&L, margin analysis, and forecasting.
Support estimating and costing of programs, including participation in cost‑reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Sales and Operations to drive revenue growth and gross margin performance.
Monitor project production through physical review of work‑in‑progress and analysis of labor and cost reporting data.

Design, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Coordination

Review and approve architectural and fixture design/detail drawings prior to customer release.
Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure design intent and constructability.
Coordinate with domestic and international vendors, including collaboration with China‑based engineering teams, while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule priorities.
Actively manage customer inventories, re‑orders, and finished goods inventory related to assigned accounts.
Assist in identifying and implementing corrective actions when quality, cost, or timeline issues arise.

Process Improvement & Leadership

Identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, cost, delivery, and internal processes.
Collaborate with cross‑functional and multi‑divisional teams to align execution and best practices.
Mentor, motivate, and develop junior‑level project managers and cross‑functional team members.
Demonstrate leadership through accountability, urgency, integrity, and a results‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

10+ years of project management experience, preferably within consumer environments and Food Service programs.
Proven experience managing large, complex, multi‑divisional programs.
Strong background in wood, metal, and acrylic manufacturing environments preferred.
Critical knowledge of architectural, interior design, and fixture development.
Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to implement, maintain, and manipulate complex Excel spreadsheets.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct margin and financial analysis.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual proficiency required (languages to be specified).
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Success Factors & Core Competencies

Organization & attention to detail
Customer focus & service orientation
Vendor & process coordination
Intuition & problem solving
Clear, effective communication
Collaboration & teamwork
Drive, accountability & sense of urgency
Leadership & employee development
Continuous improvement mindset
Integrity & professionalism

Working Environment

Remote work environment with travel to manufacturing facilities, customer locations, vendor sites, and company divisions as required.

Salary Pay Range

$85,000 - $100,000 annually dependent on experience*

pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

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